"She isn't Sophia's substitute. I..." I struggled to find the words, and he patiently waited for me to speak."If I tell you this, you have to promise to keep it a secret. It's crucial," I requested, and he furrowed his brow, considering my words before nodding in agreement to keep my confidence."Y
"It's evident that someone did an exceptional cleaning job," Justin remarked, and we nodded, already having reached that conclusion."They must have worked tirelessly through the night and ventilated the place," Josephine added, acknowledging the thoroughness of the cleaning."I suppose our best hop
"Let's hope they reveal their demands before the council so we can have a better idea of what we're dealing with," Marvin added, voicing our shared hope for more clarity in this intricate situation.We drove to the hospital, and upon our arrival, the staff seemed on edge. Justin firmly demanded that
~Liam~ The hospital wait proved challenging as time seemed to drag while we remained motionless. Josephine and I took short strolls occasionally to stretch our legs. I permitted her to rest on the couch while I remained standing. Despite the unspoken nature of the situation, I anticipated that ques
We stepped into the cafeteria, Justin and I, purchasing some food upon entry. Hospital cuisine wasn't exactly my preference, but I was prepared to make do. The meagre offering of sandwiches and water hardly constituted a satisfying meal. Opting for a table tucked into a corner, we settled into our
I had a desire to accelerate things, to get that aspect of my life settled and move forward. So, I intended to speak with her, to lay bare my feelings, but the universe had its own designs. Now, I find myself grappling with the task of rescuing her," I explained with a sigh. "But with Josephine, it
~Leo~ Going to the council meeting always sucked. There was no time I got used to it. Amelia often told me it would become a routine, but I saw it as a job. Twice I had asked Sylvester to nominate someone else as council leader so I won't have to go to all the meetings, and he refused. I could
We all proceeded to our spots, and as always, Amelia and I had to part because I was at the floor level where the council sat while she was with the ladies at the upper loges. Tamia and Sylvester were in their loge overseeing the meeting. Lady Stephanie and Alpha Jake Brighton shared the loge with